I'm Abidu Rahman AP, a versatile social media and digital marketing professional with over 4 years of experience in the sports industry. I currently serve as a Social Media Manager and Talent Manager/Partner at a FIFA-licensed agency, where I help grow athlete brands, manage content, and navigate global football markets. I enjoy turning data-driven insights into compelling content and authentic partnerships that elevate a player's profile across leagues and audiences. I thrive on building authentic personal brands for athletes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and turning data into growth opportunities across time zones, schedules, and high-pressure deal windows. I’m passionate about collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering measurable results for clients and partners alike.

I'm Abidu Rahman AP, a versatile social media and digital marketing professional with over 4 years of experience in the sports industry. I currently serve as a Social Media Manager and Talent Manager/Partner at a FIFA-licensed agency, where I help grow athlete brands, manage content, and navigate global football markets. I enjoy turning data-driven insights into compelling content and authentic partnerships that elevate a player's profile across leagues and audiences. I thrive on building authentic personal brands for athletes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and turning data into growth opportunities across time zones, schedules, and high-pressure deal windows. I’m passionate about collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering measurable results for clients and partners alike.

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I’m Abidu Rahman AP, a versatile social media and digital marketing professional with over 4 years of experience in the sports industry. I currently serve as a Social Media Manager and Talent Manager/Partner at a FIFA-licensed agency, where I help grow athlete brands, manage content, and navigate global football markets. I enjoy turning data-driven insights into compelling content and authentic partnerships that elevate a player’s profile across leagues and audiences.

I thrive on building authentic personal brands for athletes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and turning data into growth opportunities across time zones, schedules, and high-pressure deal windows. I’m passionate about collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering measurable results for clients and partners alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
Kannada
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Malayalam
Advanced

Work Experience

Talent Manager and Football Agent at TRITON ESPORTE
October 1, 2023 - Present
Talent Manager and Football Agent responsible for recruiting, scouting players, and representing them; oversaw their social media accounts for developing partnerships across brands and clubs. Managed contracts, transfer negotiations, and career progression; monitored transfer trends and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.
Social Media Manager at ENGAGE DIGITAL PARTNERS
October 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Handled key accounts including Indian Super League, FC Bengaluru United, Reliance Football Youth Champs, and Major League Baseball. Managed content publishing daily, engaged with audiences, performed trend analysis, and coordinated across teams and time zones.
Social Media Intern at ENGAGE DIGITAL PARTNERS
October 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Research influencer partnerships, identify target audiences, and develop content calendars; contributed to content strategy and assisted senior manager in campaigns.
Social Media Associate at MISAKA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
October 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Oversaw all social media content across platforms; developed content calendar, boosted organic followers significantly; managed performance marketing via Meta Ads to promote admissions and increase exposure.
Digital Marketing Intern at MISAKA SPORTS ACADEMY
June 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Drove website traffic via Google Business and Meta Ads; analyzed social media trends and growth; managed Instagram with high traction and conversion.
Incoming Global Volunteer at AIESEC
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services, coordinated referrals to obtain community services and conducted cold calls for potential opportunities.
Security and Operations at Comic Con
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Delivered service excellence, handled challenging situations with empathy, and ensured customer safety and smooth operations during events.
Talent Manager & Football Agent at TRITON ESPORTE
October 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for recruiting and scouting professional footballers worldwide and representing players in contracts, transfers, and career progression. Managed athletes' social media accounts to align with branding and club affiliations, while developing partnerships across brands and clubs. Coordinated across time zones with 24/7 availability, oversaw transfer negotiations, and conducted trend & market analysis (e.g., Transfermarkt) to identify growth opportunities.
Social Media Manager at ENGAGE DIGITAL PARTNERS
October 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Handled key accounts including Indian Super League, FC Bengaluru United, Reliance Football Youth Champs, and Major League Baseball. Published content daily across platforms, managed communities, analyzed trends, and collaborated with multiple teams to optimize content across clients and time zones.
Social Media Intern at ENGAGE DIGITAL PARTNERS
October 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Assisted with content calendar creation, influencer research, and social media strategy. Produced videos/posts using Canva and InShot; supported campaigns and team meetings with senior management.
Social Media Associate at MISAKA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
October 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Oversee all social media content from curation to publishing; develop content calendars; boosted organic followers and engagement; led Meta Ads campaigns to drive admissions and exposure for the club.
Digital Marketing Intern at MISAKA SPORTS ACADEMY
June 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Managed website and Google My Business to drive leads; performed social media analysis to identify trends and follower growth; managed Instagram with high-traction reels and achieved conversions.
Incoming Global Volunteer at AIESEC
December 31, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Organized and managed events and community service projects; coordinated referrals for community services and conducted cold calls for potential opportunities.
Security and Operations at Comic Con
December 31, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Applied critical thinking to resolve problems, delivered high-quality customer service, and supported security and operations during Comic Con 2019.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) at Jain University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
High School (Science) at Kendriya Vidyalaya RWF
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) at Jain University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Journalism Topper, Jain University
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet